Should I keep making $300k+ living remotely in MCOL hometown or become founder of A16Z backed startup which could be worth billions but have to move to Asia to run it? Feel like it’s a bird in the hand vs bush situation but I know a partner at A16Z and they really want me to lead the company. I’m in late 20s so my savings is good but not crazy high between $500k to $1M should be I risk averse or nah?

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I would take the remote MCOL with $300k+. Life is on auto pilot. Focus on your family, relationships, hobbies, and retire early. Have everything you ever need.

Unless you’re the type to want the mansion in the Hamptons, then obvi you’ll need to make moves. But, think about what you want. Not what people tell you to want.

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Yes that’s the counter point retire early live mcol life. There are things you can only get if you make it in hcol I feel bad leaving opportunity on the table.

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Thank you for sharing your question with this community. Honestly you are in your 20's NOW is the time in your life to make calculated risks. You could be like me and work for an organization for 22yrs and get let go. If you have an opportunity like this, TAKE IT! If it flops or you try it and you don't like it, you are still young enough to start over #NOREGERTS

God Bless!!

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Not really, new management (very much American) came in and decided I didn't know how to do my job after 22yrs. So there is that,..

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Can I one on one with you? Would really appreciate some insight from your level

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